Basics of granite backsplash.
Backsplash all the way to the granite.
Granite backsplash is typically cut from the same material as the counters.
To prepare the granite for the backsplash begin by caulking this gap between the granite and the wall.
This past weekend we started on our kitchen backsplash project.
One of the biggest cons of a granite backsplash is that it can stain due to the porous nature of the stone.
How to remove granite backsplash easily.
Cons of granite backsplash.
Another way to solve any backsplash height conundrums is to use an elegant short backsplash just a few inches tall.
Just to make a note i was only removing the backsplash to put new backsplash up.
So today i want to share.
Extending your countertop to the walls as a backsplash creates a seamless and clean look.
It is typically finished with an eased edge no matter what edge profile you use on your counters.
Install granite backsplash yourself.
One way to keep the selection process simple is to run your countertop material up onto the wall as the backsplash instead of choosing a tile at all.
If properly sealed prior installation it is stain and scratch resistant as well as water resistant.
This way you can run it around the entire counter at one unbroken height and leave the rest of the wall a uniform color.
During this reno we also had to remove the 4 granite backsplash from the wall.
If you go for a statement making backsplash pick a more restrained and subtle granite countertop material so that backsplash can shine.
This will provide a solid surface where the backsplash mortar cannot go while providing the granite a stable seat against the wall.
That means it will be the same thickness as the counter 3cm or 1 1 4 in.
Granite backsplash sits on top of the counter and is attached to the wall with silicone.
The backsplash tile must have a perfectly level and flat area to land against to avoid slipping.